video produced by Studio BREEDER
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On March 11th, a magnitude 8.9 earthquake devastated Japan. The quake, officially the strongest in the country’s history, was followed by a massive Tsunami that swept away more than six miles of coastline. The disaster left thousands dead and thousands more still missing. With your help, tens of thousands of displaced Japanese citizens will rise from the rubble and begin the recovery process
Please take a minute and help rebuild Japan,
The American Red Cross is currently supporting and advising the Japanese Red Cross, which continues to assist the government in its response.
text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate $10 from your phone.
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UNICEF is also coordinating efforts to help the children of Japan.
Use this form on UNICEF’s website to donate 100 percent of your desired amount to their fund designated for victims of the earthquake or text JAPAN to 864233 to donate $10.
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GlobalGiving.org funds will be given to a variety of relief organizations helping victims of the earthquake. It has already raised over $100,000, particularly from concerned Twitter users around the world.
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Salvation Army personnel are organizing efforts in Tokyo and will soon send a team to help the severely damaged city of Sendai, Japan.
To contribute to earthquake relief, text ‘JAPAN’ or ‘QUAKE’ to 80888 to make a $10 donation or visit SalvationArmyUSA.org.
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Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is sending two three-person teams to the Iwate and Miyagi prefectures in Japan. To learn more about the organization’s efforts or make a donation, visit Doctorswithoutborders.org.
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AmeriCare and its relief workers in Japan are working to deliver medicines and supplies to hospitals, shelters and health responders to treat and care for survivors. The AmeriCares team began mobilizing within hours of the first reports of the dual disasters, dispatching an emergency response manager to Tokyo to direct the efforts of our relief workers in Sendai, the largest city closest to the impact zone. Our team is in direct contact with local officials, evacuation shelters and hospitals treating the injured in Miyagi, Fukushima and Iwate to determine health needs.
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Shelterbox responds instantly to natural and man-made disasters by delivering boxes of aid to those who are most in need. The box includes a tent for a family of 10, cooker, blankets, water purification, tool kit and other items survivors need to rebuild their lives in the days, weeks and months following a disaster.
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MercyCorps is gathering donations for its overseas partner, Peace Winds Japan, which currently has personnel on the ground distributing emergency relief in Japan.
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Operation USA has also announced efforts to collect bulk corporate donations of health care supplies. Their first major shipment of supplies includes 130,000 pieces of winter clothing along with hand-crank radios, flashlights, hygiene supplies, portable lights and miscellaneous medical supplies. The organization is encouraging monetary donations through their website, OpUSA.org, so additional supplies can be purchased closer to disaster sites.
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The International Fund for Animal Welfare will soon be deploying a team to assess needs regarding animal rescue.
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We must come together and help each other.
Many more posters and pieces by talented artists and designers can be found at POSTERS FOR A CAUSE PROJECT where 100% of the proceeds go to JAPAN:
Japan by Daniel Freytag. £45.00 lithographic print in two colours, 100% donated.
Help Japan by James White. $29.99 high-quality print, 100% donated.
Japan Earthquake 2011 no.1 by Linda Nakanishi. $20 fine art print on white, cotton rag archival paper, 100% donated.
Help Japan by w+k Studio. One-color screenprint, multiple donation levels, 100% donated.
Print 07/365 by TheLivingConspiracy. $20 digital high quality fine art print, 100% donated.
Imperial Palace Gardens with Wall, Tokyo by Emily Shur. Photograph available in multiple sizes, 100% donated.
Army for Japan t-shirt by Joshua Smith. $20 super soft Tultex ringspun cotton, 100% donated.
Help Japan by Rob Dobi. Multiple options, 100% donated.
I Love Japan by theartfulbadger. $1.25 button, 100% donated.
I Helped Japan by RhodricPhotography. $21 high quality print, 100% donated.
Japan Relief Poster by rojo foto. $15 poster, 100% donated.
Japan by Skreened. $26.99 American Apparel t-shirt, 100% donated.
Help Japan by Zac Neulieb. $22.50 printed on semi-gloss photo paper, 100% donated.
Buy at Threadless for $20 100% donated
